by BrainStream CEO Steve Alcorn In an era where free AI tools like ChatGPT tempt students to shortcut genuine learning, BrainStream stands apart by turning AI from a threat into an accountability ally. Unlike generic AI tutors that freely roam the internet for answers, BrainStream restricts itself to your school’s chosen course materials—ensuring students truly…
by Chief Financial Officer Chia-Hua (Phyllis) Chen As AI continues to reshape the educational landscape, user acquisition and retention have become the new strategic battlegrounds for AI-driven EdTech startups. In 2025, the average customer acquisition cost (CAC) for education platforms has surged by 19% YoY, now averaging $42 per user. This uptick is largely due…
by Chief Operating Officer Tzu-Ying (Kimberley) Chen British Columbia has quietly transformed into a powerhouse for tech innovation — and the data proves it. The province’s tech sector now employs nearly six times more people than its traditional natural resources industries, with wages 75% higher than the provincial average. In fact, tech accounts for at…
by Chief Financial Officer Chia-Hua (Phyllis) Chen In 2025, AI-driven education startups are at the forefront of a dynamic and challenging market. The average revenue multiple for EdTech companies has declined to 8.1x, a significant drop from 17.6x in 2024, indicating a recalibration in market expectations post-pandemic. Despite this contraction, the AI education sector remains…
by BrainStream Chief Financial Officer Chia-Hua (Phyllis) Chen As a technology startup in Canada, BrainStream has been careful to navigate the financial landscape to ensure success. Implementing sound financial practices not only ensures sustainability but also positions our venture for growth and investment opportunities. Here are some key financial strategies we’ve followed, and that will…
ChatGPT: Educational Tool or Threat? One of the first places ChatGPT made its impact was in the field of education, specifically students using ChatGPT to complete assignment assignments. Schools and teachers did not embrace this idea, to say the least. The Purpose of Education This cuts to the central purpose of education: for students to…
Chartr reports on AI Venture funding this week: “According to data out earlier this week from analytics firm Dealroom, the AI funding frenzy continued at pace last year with ~$110 billion pouring into the sector globally, around 33% of the total investment in the entire VC space. That figure includes multi-billion dollar 2024 funding rounds…
